Merkel Cell Carcinoma Clinical TNM Finding v7

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A clinical finding about one or more characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v7 classification system. TNM clinical findings are based on clinical inspection and palpation of the involved area and the regional lymph nodes and/or radiologic studies. The TNM clinical and pathologic primary tumor classifications of Merkel cell carcinoma are the same. (from AJCC 7th Ed.)

**Synonyms:** - Cutaneous Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Clinical TNM Finding v7